The Ogun State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Sanyaolu, has urged all governorship candidates in the state to refrain from campaigning with calumny, name-calling, and abuse. Instead, he encouraged them to engage in constructive criticism and present their blueprints for the state's development. This statement was made during a meeting with the APC gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, at the IPAC secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Sanyaolu emphasized that IPAC's primary role is advisory, aiming to ensure peace before, during, and after the elections. He stated that the council welcomes complaints from either office holders or seekers, and they will address them without bias. The IPAC Chairman also appealed to candidates to focus on presenting their good plans for the Ogun people, rather than engaging in abusive campaigns.
Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, the APC gubernatorial candidate, expressed his readiness to transform Ogun State if elected. He emphasized that his administration's governance agenda is supported by a comprehensive, meticulously crafted blueprint designed to address the specific needs of every resident and section of the state. Adeola also disclosed that he might declare a state of emergency in five crucial sectors of the state's economy on his first day in office.
According to Adeola, only five key catalysts are required to drive his administration's governance agenda. He highlighted his track record of performance in public office, noting that his developmental approach transcends political affiliations. Adeola pointed out that infrastructure projects, such as roads, schools, and markets, serve all citizens regardless of their political party.
Adeola revealed that within the last two to three years, he has facilitated the construction of approximately 129 schools and 203 roads across the state, alongside various market projects and empowerment schemes. He urged stakeholders to evaluate contenders based on proven capacity, mindset, and readiness to deliver quality governance without coercion.
The Senate Committee Chairman on appropriation emphasized that his mentality and orientation are already formed about development. He encouraged stakeholders to join him in his quest to develop the state, citing his past achievements as evidence of his capabilities. Adeola's address to the IPAC members showcased his commitment to human capital and infrastructural development in Ogun State.
The meeting between IPAC and the APC gubernatorial candidate highlights the efforts to promote peaceful and issue-based campaigns in Ogun State. With the 2027 elections approaching, stakeholders are emphasizing the need for constructive engagement and development-focused campaigns. The IPAC Chairman's call for candidates to present their blueprints and avoid calumny is seen as a step towards achieving this goal.
Key points
- IPAC cautions Ogun State governorship candidates to avoid campaigning with calumny and name-calling.
- APC gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Olamilekan Adeola, presents his blueprint for Ogun State's development.
- Adeola discloses plans to declare a state of emergency in five crucial sectors of the state's economy if elected governor.
